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HG61 EJE

2011 Kia Venga

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Venga52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 EJE
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,320 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroding

chip in windscreen

front discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,522 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking and nail in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,780 miles

Nearside Front tyres sidewall worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front brake discs lipped

small oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,664 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 23,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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HG61 EJE is a 2011 Kia Venga in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG61 EJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG61 EJE registered?

HG61 EJE is a 2011 Kia Venga, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HG61 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 EJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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